China cere Iranului „să-i țină în frâu pe Houthi”. Ce motive are Beijingul și care este influența sa la Teheran

China has urged Iran to restrain the Houthi militias in Yemen following Saudi Arabia's request for assistance due to Houthi advances threatening maritime traffic. Beijing seeks to prevent conflict escalation that could disrupt oil transport to China. Iran's response emphasizes regional stability relies on ending U.S. and Israeli actions. China, a major trade partner of Iran, has significant interests in maintaining safe navigation in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The effectiveness of China's influence over Iran remains uncertain, especially regarding its ability to compel Tehran to act against the Houthis.